Toughness

overcrowded with new stricter attitudes towards crime and punishment sending record numbers to jail. A report done by the Home Office investigated drug use across various countries found “in our fact-finding observe any obvious relationship between the toughness of a country’s enforcement against drug possession, and levels of…

When an individual is born they are brought into a world that they are unaware of. At a young age, individuals get accustomed to what is said and displayed to them. They continue to model what is around them until they step out of their environment. When stepping out of one’s environment individuals can gain an understanding that everyone’s way of life is different depending on how one is raised and the environment they are raised in. Unfortunately, some individuals are not given the opportunity…

Eric Anderson’s theory of inclusive masculinity has been marked as a new viewpoint to theorizing contemporary masculinities today. Anderson has been renowned for exceptional sociological recognition in this field as he critically initiated the ‘next generation’ of masculinity contemporary scholarship (O’Neill,). Anderson’s theoretical development of inclusive masculinity is recognised by many as an empirical replacement for Connell’s hegemonic masculinity. The influence of Anderson and his…

This scene is interesting because these feelings show that he has positive human emotions, despite his lack of affection, and toughness that makes up his personality. Also he tells his son Nwoye to sit with him in his obi which points out his affection for someone. Another scene that shows the positive emotions of Okonkwo is when he most certainly show feelings for his daughter…

context that exposes adolescents to the attitudes, rituals, and values of society (Birrell & Cole, 1994; Koivula, 2001; Messner, 2002). The values and beliefs that operate within sport serve to reinforce qualities (e.g., competition, aggression, and toughness) associated with traditional understandings of masculinity (Sabo, 1985; Wellard, 2002). Given the prominence of sport in society, this socialization process contributes to the development of gender role norms of young men (Messner, 2002).”…

depression,” (pg.34). The teenage boy respected and looked up to Okonkwo because he had taken him in with love and care. Due to this respect, Ikemefuna could be seen shadowing the personality of Okonkwo either by disrespecting women or making his toughness evident. Like a first grader in elementary school imitating his favorite superhero, Ikemefuna was anxious to become like the man he…

The UK’s Lady Leshurr’s song “Queen Speech” ultimately celebrates black womanhood and independence, just like Beyonce and Nicki Minaj’s “Feeling Myself,” that also celebrates feminine dominance, resisting the typical white patriarchy. Female rappers have always been existent, however, are less successful and known than their male counterparts in this industry merely because hip hop culture is stereotypically masculinized due to its powerful and tough messages its music sends, qualities that…

1. A leader is a matter of subjectivity as whom one defines a leader is unique to them. Everyone looks for unique characteristics that they would use to define a leader. Either personality traits, their actions, the way they are able to speak and mesmerize a crowd with their words, or a combination of characteristics not listed. To this notion there are leaders all around us, parents, teachers, friends, that may not be highly recognized, but to someone they are respected as a leader. It is more…

withstand ground fire. The F4F was a US naval carrier based fighter. The plane was inferior to Axis fighters in terms of speed with a top speed of only 318 mph and maneuverability at higher speeds but what it lacked in performance it made up for in toughness. These are some of the traits that contributed to Allied air superiority (Wordell). Along with the F4F the P-40 Warhawk was a major contributor to air superiority in North Africa. Although mostly outclassed the 12th’s aircraft were…

Intellectualism in Society Imagine you are a young adult who has just graduated high school. You are ready to move out of your parents house, but there is only one problem, you were never taught how to pay taxes. While in high school you learned about the mitochondria being the powerhouse of the cell and how to find the function of x in an equation, you were not taught basic life skills. American education does not effectively help students learn and utilize skills that will affect their lives…